Precision Rolling & Slitting Setter

Location: Redditch
Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent

Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30

Friday: 08:00 - 15:00

Flexible overtime available after 16:30 or Saturday mornings

About the Role

We are partnering with a specialist manufacturing company in Redditch to find a Precision Rolling & Slitting Operator to join their production team.

This is a hands-on, technical role perfect for candidates who take pride in working with precision metal products. You'll operate rolling mills, bonding machines, and slitting equipment, ensuring tight-tolerance outputs of the highest quality.

Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity to develop long-term expertise in a niche, specialist industry with clear career progression.

Key Responsibilities

Set up and operate rolling mills and bonding machines to precise tolerances

Operate slitting/shearing machines to produce accurate metal strips

Measure and calculate lengths and quantities using Excel and mental arithmetic

Support wider production activities across the factory

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace

Follow all health & safety procedures rigorously

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

Calm, patient, and detail-oriented mindset

Strong mechanical awareness (assessed during interview)

Comfortable using Microsoft Office; ERP/SAP experience is a bonus

Willingness to learn multiple machines and processes

Commitment to a long-term role (training lasts 6-12 months)

Desirable:

Previous experience in metal manufacturing, rolling, or slitting

Forklift license or full, clean driving license

Previous apprenticeship or formal mechanical qualification

What's On Offer

£14.00 - £16.00 per hour

Permanent role with genuine career progression opportunities

Early finish every Friday

Full, structured training provided

Hands-on work with precision machinery in a specialist environment

Flexible overtime available (after 16:30 or Saturday mornings)

Long-term career opportunity in a highly skilled manufacturing sector

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